Virgin Mobile Retention

Hi guys,

I noticed the Retention threads for Rogers and Fido, but the responses/information for Virgin Mobile and other small carriers seem pretty limited. I tried applying the concepts of rn's holy grail of retention thread's to try to get a better deal out of VM with no success.

1. Is there a way to squeeze a better deal out of VM? Has anybody had success with VM or any non-Rogers/Fido carrier?

Here's what I'm getting:

100 daytime minutes

Unlimited evenings (7pm-8am) and weekends

Unlimited text

Call Display, Call Waiting, Voicemail

$25/month for one year (There are no other fees, so it comes to $28.25 after everything)

She'll throw in free internet (which I find useless, given the limitations of my handset) if I renew for one more year

I would take the mobile browsing. What phone do you have? If you have one running on EVDO you could get a pretty fast connection, I watched youtube videos and did my emailing from my handset when i had free internet. It was pretty useful.

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Realize that Bell has actually purchased VM, so not only are they just the carrier of VM's calls, they actually own Virgin Mobile Canada now.. not sure if it makes a difference, but I'm really starting to hate Bell..

I wouldn't be signing any long term contracts right now, as new carriers should be entering the Canadian market towards the end of 2009-early 2010. (Remember the spectrum auction last year) I recall reading an article in the Toronto Star about one company that plans on having $40 unlimited everything plans w/ no contracts, so try holding out. At any rate, the competion will be welcome. Until then, we are stuck with terrible carriers with garbage pricing schemes.

I would take the mobile browsing. What phone do you have? If you have one running on EVDO you could get a pretty fast connection, I watched youtube videos and did my emailing from my handset when i had free internet. It was pretty useful.

I'm not sure of the exact model, but it's a Samsung which is pretty slow (not all Samsungs, just the model they gave me), when connecting to internet (when I initially started I got 3 months free internet as a trial). But I agree with you, if the phone was good, then I would welcome the added internet.

1. This deal was a "special" promotion that ended in the middle of the summer '08. VM has a similar one on their website, but without all the unlimited stuff, which sucks. I went to a Wireless Wave kiosk and they suggested that deal as the best available at the time.

2. My bad. I'm having difficulty adjusting to classifying and searching with RedFlagDeals. I'll do better next time. Thanks for your patience.

I'm on Virgin right now. Does anybody has new Virgin retention plan from 2010?

Pretty much BELL corperate now.

Called in last week, had better deal from rogers and they wouldn't budge( dropped $20 month was best ). Ask for some type retention 3 years strong with over 100 monthly average. and nothing.

Called back later in day gave 30 day notice to cancel service ( remember we pay month advance ).

Next day my line wasn't active, then received last months invoice same day ( not even on my billing cycle date ).

Lost my phone number, can't port now. Called to complain and now stuck without my cell number, cancelled service before date, and still VIRGIN will not do anything says need to talk to people and will call back in 1 hour and still no response 8 business days later.

I noticed the Retention threads for Rogers and Fido, but the responses/information for Virgin Mobile and other small carriers seem pretty limited. I tried applying the concepts of rn's holy grail of retention thread's to try to get a better deal out of VM with no success.

1. Is there a way to squeeze a better deal out of VM? Has anybody had success with VM or any non-Rogers/Fido carrier?

Here's what I'm getting:

100 daytime minutes

Unlimited evenings (7pm-8am) and weekends

Unlimited text

Call Display, Call Waiting, Voicemail

$25/month for one year (There are no other fees, so it comes to $28.25 after everything)

She'll throw in free internet (which I find useless, given the limitations of my handset) if I renew for one more year

2. Thoughts? Is there a better option out there?

Thanks.

I have the same deal grandfathered for a year now after contract finished May/09. I'm now negotiating with them for a Blackberry deal. With no contract now, I told them that I am shopping around for a better deal. Loyalty will call me within 48 hours. So far, they are only offering 50% off for first 3 months and then $5 discount each month thereafter with the same voice plan. I will have to get a data plan and sign a 3-year contract. I said I'll wait until loyalty calls me.

I have the same deal grandfathered for a year now after contract finished May/09. I'm now negotiating with them for a Blackberry deal. With no contract now, I told them that I am shopping around for a better deal. Loyalty will call me within 48 hours. So far, they are only offering 50% off for first 3 months and then $5 discount each month thereafter with the same voice plan. I will have to get a data plan and sign a 3-year contract. I said I'll wait until loyalty calls me.

I hope it works out for you, man. Please let me/us know how it goes.
Is the $5 discount off your current (grandfathered) $25 plan or would it be off a potential Blackberry plan?

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